1993 Pontiac Trans Sport vs. 1974 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1993 Pontiac Trans Sport is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 3,350 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Pontiac Trans Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Pontiac Trans Sport (180 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Carina. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Pontiac Trans Sport should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Pontiac Trans Sport weights approximately 730 kg more than 1974 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1974 Toyota Carina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1974 Toyota Carina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Pontiac Trans Sport, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1993 Pontiac Trans Sport (284 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Carina. (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1993 Pontiac Trans Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Pontiac Trans Sport | 1974 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
| Model | Trans Sport | Carina |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 1589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2430 mm |
